RuneScape: Dragonwilds has claimed the top position on Steam’s global top sellers chart, overtaking the once-dominant early access title Schedule 1. This marks a significant moment in the ongoing popularity contest between fantasy creatures and gritty crime simulators.
For a while, Schedule 1 maintained a strong grip on the top spot. The drug-dealing simulation, released in early access, quickly captured the attention of players with its engaging progression system, escalating risk factors, and provocative premise centered on managing an illicit empire. The game delivered exactly what fans of life sims crave: depth, danger, and a darkly humorous concept.
Now, attention has shifted to RuneScape: Dragonwilds. As a new entry in the long-running MMO franchise, Dragonwilds has capitalized on the growing demand for survival mechanics and genre-blending content. While not everyone has had the chance to explore this latest adventure yet, it’s no surprise that the combination of a beloved IP with modern survival crafting elements is proving to be a winning formula. Feedback from players across various communities indicates that it offers a compelling experience.
Mixed Fortunes on Steam Charts
Despite being knocked from the sales throne, Schedule 1 remains a formidable force in terms of active engagement. It currently holds fourth place on Steam’s most played games list, reaching a daily peak of 241,699 concurrent players. This performance puts it far ahead of titles like Path of Exile 2, which sits in fifth, though it still trails behind long-established heavyweights such as PUBG, Dota 2, and Counter-Strike.
In contrast, RuneScape: Dragonwilds has debuted more modestly on the concurrent players chart. It currently holds the 47th position, with today’s peak hitting 41,270 players. While not record-shattering, it’s a solid start for a game that only recently entered the competitive Steam marketplace.
The Ongoing Clash
The competition between these two very different games—one filled with dragons and fantasy quests, the other rooted in crime and survival—continues to unfold. There is no decisive victor yet. For now, dragons may sit atop the sales charts, but drugs still dominate in terms of player engagement. As both titles evolve and gather new fans, this unexpected rivalry shows no signs of cooling down.
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